Why does hot air come out of my apartment A/C for 40 minutes before it starts to cool

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May 24, 2010, 11:28 AM

Why does hot air come out of my apartment A/C for 40 minutes before it starts to cool

My apartment A/C starts with hot air for 40 minutes before the cold air starts at times. It will do it in the afternoon and then runs for 8 straight hours without turning off but does maintain temperature. The coolent levels per repair person are fine. He also said it is due to the hot weather! What might the problem be?

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